The witness, called sharply to order by the Coroner, stood glowering and muttering.
Q. Where is your inn situated?
A. Top o’ Stockford Down.
Q. How far is it from the high road?
A. Call it a mile and a half.
Q. Where were you on the hill when you saw the prisoner?
A. Nigher the road than the inn. Three-quarters way down, say.
Q. Were you anywhere near the prisoner when he emerged?
A. Nigh as close as I am to you.
Q. Did he see you?